235 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120 Property Records

Berrien County property record for 235 Bell Rd, Niles, MI 49120

Property Summary

Property Type	Single Family Home
Details	3 bd · 2 ba · 1,146 sqft · built 1954
Lot Size	0.68 acres (29,621 sqft)
Owner	Individual Name on Record
Last Sale	$138,000 (Oct 2020)
Tax Bill	$2,503 (2025)
Deeds & Mortgages	Oct 2020 Sale & Mortgage
Flood Zone	Zone X (minimal risk)
APN	`14-0102-0001-07-4`

Property Details

APN / Parcel Number

Primary APN	`14-0102-0001-07-4`
Alternative APN	`11-14-0102-0001-07-4`

Interior

Bedrooms	3 Beds
Full Baths	2 Baths
Stories	1 Story
Building Area	1,146 sqft Living Area
1st Floor Area	1,146 sqft
Basement Area	1,146 sqft
Unfinished Basement	1,146 sqft
Fireplaces	1 Fireplace
Fireplace	Fireplace

Exterior

Year Built	Built 1954
Effective Year Built	Effective 1954
Architectural Style	Raised Ranch
Lot Area	29,621 sqft (0.68 acres)
Lot Dimensions	329 ft deep x 100 ft wide
Garage Area	576 sqft
Parking Spaces	2 Parking Spaces

Utilities, Heating & Cooling

Cooling System	HVAC
Heating System	Forced Air with A/C

Location & Zoning

Street Address	235 BELL RD
City	NILES
State	MI
Zip	49120-4016
Property Category	Residential
Property Type	Residential > Single Family > Home
Local Zoning Code	R-1A
Legal Description	COM N87DEG31'53W (REC AS W) 340' & N01DEG45'35"E (REC AS N) 33' OF S1/4 PST SEC 2 T8S R17W TH N01DEG45'35"E 296.1' (REC AS N 296') TH N87DEG43'12"W 100.17' (REC AS W 100') TH S01DEG45'44"W 295.77' (REC AS S 296') TH S87DEG31'53"E 100.19' (REC AS E 10
Legal Range	17W
Legal Township	08S
Legal Section	02
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Township / Civil Division	NILES
Census Block Group	1
Census Block	1001
Census Tract	21100

Owner

Source: Berrien County records, as of September 28, 2026

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Owner of Record	Individual Name on Record
Mailing Address	235 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016
Occupancy	Owner Occupied
Owner Type	Individual
Vesting	Et Al (and Others)

Deeds, Mortgages & Sale History

Assessor's Deed Record

Deed Names	Name on Deed
Last Sale	Oct 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Sale	Oct 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Prior Sale	Oct 16, 2020 · Amount on Record
Deed Book / Page	3296 / 86
Prior Transfer Date	Jan 31, 2013
Prior Transfer Doc	03025/2783
Record Updated	Oct 29, 2026

October 2020: Warranty Deed, Transfer

Document Type	Warranty Deed
Jurisdiction	BERRIEN MI
Recording Date	Oct 16, 2020
Property Address	235 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016
Document Number	0003296/86
Book / Page	3296 / 86
Instrument Date	Sep 14, 2020
Transaction Type	Transfer
Record Updated	Nov 9, 2023
Title Company	CHICAGO TITLE/MI, CHICAGO TITLE OF MI INC

Transaction

Amount	Amount Recorded
Downpayment	Downpayment on Record
Loan-to-Value (LTV)	LTV on Record
Tax	$1,186.80
Amount Accuracy	Full Amount Stated
Additional	Arm's Length

Transferred From (Grantor/Seller)

Name	Verified Name
Address	2006 CREEKWOOD DRIVE, LANCASTER, OH 43130

Transferred To (Grantee/Buyer)

Name	Verified Name
Relationship	Revocable Living Trust
Address	235 BELL RD, NILES, MI 49120-4016

Mortgage

Document Number	0000329693
Date	Oct 16, 2020
Instrument	3296/93

Lender

Name	FLAGSTAR BANK FSB
Type	Bank

Agreement

Type	Conventional Mortgage
Amount	Amount Recorded
Term	360 Months
Due	Oct 1, 2050

Tax Assessment & Valuation

Source: Berrien County assessment roll, as of September 28, 2026

Property Jurisdictions

Type	Name
State	Michigan
County	Berrien County
County Subdivision	Niles Township
Unified School District	Brandywine Community Schools (KG - 12)

Tax Bill & Assessment History

Year	Tax Bill	Assessed Value	Assessed Market Value
2026		$113,000 (+11.88%)	$226,000 (+11.88%)
2025	$2,503.00 (+2.58%) Homeowner's exemption	$101,000 (+12.1%)	$202,000 (+12.1%)
2024	$2,440.00 (+10.21%)
2023		$90,100	$180,200
2022	$2,214.00

Assessed value and assessed market value are set for property tax purposes and are not market price estimates.

Flood

Source: FEMA National Flood Hazard Layer, effective September 10, 2024 · OpenFEMA NFIP redacted claims and policies, as of September 2026

FEMA Flood Zone	Zone X minimal risk
Flood Insurance Requirement	Not required lenders may require it
Nearby Flood Policies	5 in force
Nearby Flood Claims	2 (1981–2016)
Most Recent Claim	Aug 2016

Values are read at the parcel center point; flood claims are located to the census block group, not this parcel; lenders make the official flood determination.

Wildfire

Source: USDA Forest Service Wildfire Risk to Communities (2nd edition), as of 2024

Wildfire Risk	Low lower than 80% of the US · above 51% of Michigan
Wildfire Likelihood	0.01% annual chance
Exposure	None beyond ember reach

Values cover an area roughly 900 ft across, not the parcel itself; insurers use their own ratings.

Internet Providers

Source: FCC Broadband Data Collection, based on 55 locations within half a mile, as of December 31, 2025

Provider	Max Down / Up (Mbps)
Xfinity Cable	1,200 / 35
Verizon Fixed Wireless	300 / 20
T-Mobile Fixed Wireless	100 / 20
AT&T DSL · Fiber in parts of the area	100 / 20

May also be available: Midwest Energy & Communications.

Cell Coverage

5G (outdoors only) and 4G LTE

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